Resources
Losing Yourself in Someone Else: Codependency
Codependency can be a development that takes place through hidden increments. At the foundation of codependent tendencies is a set of basic human fears: I am not worthy I am not whole I am not loveable Should our significant other discover these…
Music Therapy and EDM: A Link for Treatment
Last year, the EDM (electronic dance music) industry reached a peak in industrial growth. The most recent numbers came from the 2014-2015 year which saw a drop in growth (12%). From 2013-2014, the electronic dance music industry grew an impressive…
Nature: It Does a Body (Image) Good
“The soul expands in response to what it sees” - Anonymous We see thousands of media advertisements every day. Digitally altered, these images are selling us on an unrealistic idea of perfection. Perfection according to mainstream media comes…
Peace, Balance, Body Positivity
Recovery from drugs addiction and alcoholism is often accompanied by secondary issues like body image. Both men and women suffer from poor senses of self-esteem and self-worth stemming from how they relate to and honor their physical selves.…
Creative Practices for Curating Inner Peace
Being in treatment for drug and alcohol addiction often requires a lot of vocal expression. Alternative therapies like art or music therapy offer opportunities for unique expression. However, evidence based treatment methods like talk therapy are…
Relapse Prevention: Mindfulness over Matter
Mindfulness based stress reduction has become an integral part of addiction treatment programs in recovery centers. Incorporating mindfulness based practices into an individualized treatment plan produces great results. Used to treat depression,…
The Karma of Childhood Trauma: What Science Can Teach Us About Spanking
Parenting styles trend from one generation to the next. Though trends come and go, their karma carries on. Much of the baby boomer generation was raised receiving swift smacks to their bottoms or arms as reprimand. Schoolteachers used to reserve the…
This is Your Daily Reminder: You Have a Purpose
Close your eyes. Notice your thoughts. See that? You have thoughts. You are thinking. Despite their painfulness, the horrible things they are saying to you, the dreadful memories of the past they are replaying or the stressful worries of the future…
Understanding Addiction in the Brain: Pleasure
Addiction is a deeply misunderstood occurrence in the mind. Societal norms and cultural standards sadly contribute to the prevalence of stigma and shame surrounding addiction. Until recent years, addiction has been viewed through a lens of…
What Happens to Our Memories?
The human memory has difficulty recalling experience before the age of about three years old. Humorously, we adopt this fact as if there is little significance to the first two years of our development. Psychologically, we have been convinced that…